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The Bar surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bar this week:
The surf forecast for The Bar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bar in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bar over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 734 | 273 | 103 | 3813 | 3775 | 1246 | 563 | 351 | 247 | 379 | 386 | 148 | 857 | 1652 | 463 | 210 | 85 | 47 | 75 | 56 | 198 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:12AM 2.45 | 3:37PM 2.93 | 4:21AM 2.64 | 4:35PM 3.18 | 5:09AM 2.84 | 5:20PM 3.40 | 5:47AM 3.02 | 5:57PM 3.55 | 6:21AM 3.16 | 6:30PM 3.62 | 6:51AM 3.26 | 7:01PM 3.62 | 7:20AM 3.31 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:00PM 1.00 | 9:12AM 1.10 | 10:13PM 0.76 | 10:14AM 0.86 | 11:01PM 0.52 | 10:59AM 0.62 | 11:39PM 0.32 | 11:37AM 0.42 | 12:11AM 0.18 | 12:10PM 0.29 | 12:41AM 0.10 | 12:42PM 0.21 | 1:08AM 0.09 | ||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | ||
| Sunset | 7:49 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 21 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Sligo
Continuing clean conditions at The Bar (light winds from the SE.(Wind varies from 100 to 160 degs) at Sligo Airport 3 km from The Bar). 1.5m 10s swell from the WNW to make surfable waves.
3 h 23 min ago
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Information about the The Bar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bar surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Bar) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Bar may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Sligo? If you are looking for accommodation near The Bar, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballina which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Killybegs, Claremorris and Enniskillen.
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